Chapter 94

Xena's POV

"I really appreciate it," I said, turning to give him a tight hug. He held me close for a few seconds before releasing me.

"We'd better get going. Your brunch starts in five minutes," Ryder sald, his green eyes taking in my appearance with appreciation.

"Okay.

We walked toward the door and then down the stairs to the kitchen As we entered the dining room, everyone shouted, "Happy birthday!"

"Thank you!" I said to everyone, but made a beeline straight for Logan, wrapping him in a big hug.

"Happy for you, sis," he whispered in my ear.

"Thanks. Did you find your mate?" I asked, silently hoping my brother could be as happy as I was.

"No, but it's not Keira. I saw her earlier and she ran off crying," Logan said, releasing me, then shaking hands with Ryder.

Dad walked over and hugged me, then also shook hands with Ryder. Even Ryder's parents were present.

"Welcome to our family," Alpha Benedict said to me while clasping Ryder's hand.

"Thank you! I'm happy to be part of this pack," I replied, trying to sound more confident than I felt.

"Let me see!" Ama squealed.

I pulled the side of my dress aside slightly to show them my mark.

"Nice!" Logan said.

you," Ama laughed,

shook my head and kissed her cheek. "Thanks,

today!" she said, her voice excited and trembling as she pulled

"Of course!"

was covered with various foods that actually made my appetite come alive. I grabbed

renovation going?"

to help since you weren't there. She arranged everything

is

progress after we eat," Dad

see someone helped clear out your shop, Alpha Benedict said

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yes, they got the shop

be ready in about a week, Ryder

great!" Alpha Benedict said, his tone seeming

happy. Their smiles seemed a bit too wide. My intuition sharpened, sensing something was

questioningly at Ryder, who immediately refused to

hell is going on here?" I

do you mean?"

asked.

fixed directly on him. "Cut

sighed. "Told you, man," he

Ryder.

turned to face me. "Tatum and his high-ranking

The thought of dancing with him made me sick. What made me angrier was that everyone had chosen

you all planned to keep this from me?" I looked

until after lunch. I was going to tell you before your massage, Ama looked

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